HIP 40680

HIP 40680 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 297.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 40680 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 40680 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.06, HIP 40680 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.129.